*Web Resilience Developer*
*Software Engineer/Programmer I/II*
*NOAA NWS Integrated Dissemination Program (IDP)*
*Silver Spring, MD*
*Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:00
p.m. (MST), Friday, 22 April, 2016.*
The UCAR Visiting Scientist Programs, in cooperation with NOAA’s National
Weather Service (NWS)/Office of Dissemination (DISS)
<http://www.weather.gov/organization/diss>, is seeking applications for
Software Engineers I/II to support the NOAA Integrated Dissemination
Program (IDP) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) project.
This position involves the development of an interactive Web map viewer to
fulfill NWS mission requirement using the NOAA nowCOAST Framework. In
addition, the position will also involve the enhancement of the IDP-GIS
data ingest system and web mapping services to improve efficiencies,
implement additional features and functionality, and incorporate the
processing and display of additional NWS datasets. This position is located
in the NOAA/NWS/DISS in Silver Spring, MD.
The successful candidate will work with the nowCOAST lead developer to
develop a JavaScript-based Web Map Viewer for NWS using the nowCOAST
framework.
The successful candidate will develop expertise and maintain existing
Python scripts that use Arcpy, which are employed for automating
Administrative GIS tasks. Includes data ingestion into the enterprise
database as well as the writing of custom scripts in the future for
datasets that cannot be handled by the existing ingest scripts.
This candidate will also:
- Maintain the web resiliency of IDP-GIS web services hosting
environment (Esri stack or OpenGeo GeoServer stack). Maintenance will
involve restoring IDP-GIS map services back to normal operations following
unplanned outages and will require on-call technical response during
non-business hours.
- Assist with implementation of future upgrades of IDP-GIS components
(i.e. administrative scripts, map services, data ingest) and other NOAA
Line Offices into operations in close collaboration with system
administrators and database administrators of NWS/NCEP Central Operations.
- Develop expertise in various GIS packages, associated database
technologies, and NOAA’s real-time operational meteorological,
oceanographic, and hydrologic spatial data sets.
*In order to qualify for the Software Engineer II position, the incumbent
will also be responsible for the following: *
· Perform requirements analysis, documentation, and translate
results into design specifications.
· Design, develop, test, and implement new data processing, system
monitoring, and quality assurance software.
· Test, evaluate, and recommend off-the-shelf, open source, and
in-house developed software in coordination with the IDP-GIS development
team.
*Decision Making and Problem Solving*
This employee will receive supervision and guidance by the National Oceanic
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Weather Service (NWS)/IDP-GIS
Project Manager (PM) and IDP-GIS Project Lead. The employee will work as a
team member on projects as assigned by the IDP-GIS PM.
*Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*
- Experience in the implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of
applications in an operational Linux environment
- Knowledge and experience in computer programming and debugging,
database management, and Web architecture.
- Familiarity with the implementation and maintenance of GIS map
services.
- Experience with the manipulation of spatial data sets (e.g.
meteorological, hydrologic, and oceanographic data, imagery, and forecasts)
in various formats (e.g. Shapefiles, GeoTIFF, NetCDF, GRIB2, BUFR).
- Experience with several of the following software technologies related
to processing and display of geospatial data:
- GIS Software – ArcGIS Desktop and Server, FME, GDAL/OGR, GeoServer
- Databases –ArcSDE, PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension
- Languages/Technologies – Python with Arcpy, JavaScript, Java,
Subversion, Apache, Tomcat
*In order to qualify for the Software Engineer II position the majority of
the following skills/experience must be met:*
- Strong knowledge and experience in computer programming and debugging,
database management, information systems, and Web architecture.
- Strong knowledge and experience in software design principles and
performance optimization.
- 2 or more years of experience with several of the following software
technologies related to processing and display of geospatial data:
- GIS Software – ArcGIS Desktop and Server, FME, GDAL/OGR, GeoServer
- Databases –ArcSDE, PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension
- Languages/Technologies – Python, JavaScript, Java, Subversion,
Apache, Tomcat, HTML
*Education & experience *
Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with 3-4
years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
or a Bachelor of Science in a related field such as Meteorology or
Atmospheric Sciences with computer science course work, experience and
skills.
*In order to qualify for the Software Engineer II position:*
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology with 4-6
years of experience or equivalent education (e.g. Master's Degree)
preferred.
Employees of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and
subject to and covered by UCAR policies with respect to all personnel
matters. The selected candidate will receive a fixed annual salary.
Benefits include health and dental insurance, sick and annual leave, paid
holidays, mandatory participation in a retirement fund (TIAA/CREF), and
life insurance. Relocation benefits are not provided and UCAR will not
sponsor a work visa to fill this position.
Please visit the VSP website for application details.
http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/opportunities/
Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:00
p.m. (MST), Friday, 22 April 2016. Thereafter, applications will be
reviewed on an as-needed basis.
*The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is an EO/AAE who
values and encourages diversity in the workplace.*
_______________________
*Susanne Demaree*
*Web Developer | Marketing | Social Media*
P.O. Box 3000, Boulder, CO 80307
Phone: 303-497-8627
<http://www.vsp.ucar.edu>
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